HTSI editor's letter: celebrating the flower issue and David Austin's rose legacy
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Jo Ellison
3d ago· 4 min readen
Summary
This is an editor's letter introducing a "flower issue" of HTSI (How To Spend It) magazine. The letter reflects on the uplifting power of flowers, dedicates the issue to growers, florists, and horticulturists, and teases a cover story about the late British rose breeder David Austin and his rose company. The tone is personal, warm, and appreciative of floral beauty and craftsmanship.
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Twitter / XHTSI editor's letter: celebrating the flower issue and David Austin's rose legacyft.trib.alKey quotes
· 3 pulledA good friend of mine always reminds me that when things seem difficult or overwhelming, one should buy oneself a bunch of flowers.
Even the tiniest stem placed in a bud vase has the power to transform one's mood.
And so to flowers we dedicate this issue, as well as the growers, florists and horticulturists who help them thrive.
Floral fragrances, great gardens and David Austin’s empire of rose
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